Lemont|News|
D113A Names Michelle Nevin Educator Of The Year
Nevin has been a teacher at Old Quarry Middle School since 2000.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Lemont|News|
'Boo With The Blue' At Lemont Police Department
Bring the whole family for a safe and festive trick-or-treat experience at the police department.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Is Oct. 25 At Bolingbrook Police Department
Officers will accept unneeded medications from residents in an effort to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Fire District Breaks Ground On New Facility As Police Pull Funding For Firing Range
It will sit on 12.86 acres in Crest Hill. A portion of the project was to include a police-operated firing range, but funding was pulled.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Rain Possible Through Mid-Week, Cooler Temps Expected For Chicago Area
The coolest day of the week looks like it will be Wednesday, which has a forecasted high of 57 degrees.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Assistant Principal Surprised With $25K Milken Educator Award
The "Oscar of teaching" was awarded to Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction Jaclyn Lennox at Bolingbrook High School.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Senior Becomes Boys’ Golf Program’s Second 4-Time State Finalist
Joey Scott tied for 22nd at the 2025 IHSA Class 2A Boys’ Golf State Finals.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
'The Blob' May Impact Chicago Winter
Meteorologists are now wondering what the possible impacts may be from this year's "blob."
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Board Approves Purchase Of Property Near The Promenade
The 3.73-acre parcel is at Janes Avenue and Falcon Ridge Way.
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Lemont|News|
New Silver Cross Health Center Breaks Ground In Lemont
The new center will have 22 exam rooms, imaging, a lab and an urgent care center.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Thanksgiving Forecast: Old Farmer's Almanac Releases Illinois Weather Predictions
What will Thanksgiving look like in Illinois? The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its holiday weather outlook.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
2nd Tentative Agreement Reached Between Valley View Council, VVSD Board Of Education
Valley View Council members will vote on the pact on Monday and Tuesday.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
'Strong Fall Storm System' Expected This Weekend For Chicago Area
There is a chance of rain and storms all weekend.
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Lemont|News|
Trick Or Treat At Downtown Lemont Businesses
"Find loads of tricks and treats at participating businesses and even more Halloween festivities and surprises," the Village shared.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Runners From Frankfort Complete 2025 Chicago Marathon
The 26.2-mile race started and ended in Grant Park, with runners traversing 29 of Chicago's neighborhoods.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Hidden Lakes Trout Farm Closed Friday To Prep For Trout Season
After Oct. 18, the Tackle Box will be open its regular hours through Oct. 31, and it will close for the season starting Nov. 1.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Man Charged After 'Suspicious' Incident At Lincoln-Way East Volleyball Game: Sheriff
Attendees at a Lincoln-Way East volleyball game alerted a police officer about a man who was acting suspiciously.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Hickory Creek Bikeway Trail Section Closes For Resurfacing
The trail section will be closed for resurfacing from Route 30 to Old Plank Road Trail.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Runners From Bolingbrook Complete 2025 Chicago Marathon
The 26.2-mile race started and ended in Grant Park, with runners traversing 29 of Chicago's neighborhoods.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
'No Kings' Protest Planned In Bolingbrook
The protest in Bolingbrook is planned Saturday at the northeast corner of Boughton Road and Janes Avenue.
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